Leading doctors at the capital’s Sir Gangaram Hospital on Thursday raised a red alarm on rampant consumption of raw fish’s gall bladder among various Indian communities saying this can cause acute renal failure and even death.

Dr (Prof) A.K. Bhalla, Chairman, Department of Nephrology, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital who just saved a young woman after she reported with several inflamed kidneys following raw fish gall bladder consumption, said, “It is important to note that the risk of kidney injury can occur with the consumption of gallbladder from various types of fish. I recommend to avoid the consumption of raw fish gallbladder altogether to prevent potential health risks. These fish naturally produce high levels of bile in their digestive systems, which can be harmful to humans when ingested in large quantities.”